How to Infuse Your Hair With Even More Moisture

Bring dull, dry locks back to life.

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By Jennifer Tzeses

Oct 5, 2015

Blame it on the sun, the chlorine, the salt: Summer is hard on hair. Thankfully, we can turn to hair guru Kevin Mancuso and celebrity stylist Lona Vigi for a regimen that will bring dull, dry hair back to life just in time for fall.

Step 1: Deep Clean

On wet hair, massage an oil-infused shampoo like Nexxus Oil Infinite Rebalancing Shampoo from root to tip. The formula, containing a combo of fatty-acid rich babassu and marula oils and elastin protein, will replenish lost lipids. Pro tip: Because summer hair aggressors like chlorine, salt, and sunscreen can diminish shine, Vigi recommends mixing a couple of teaspoons of apple cider vinegar with two cups of warm water and working the cocktail through wet hair before shampooing. The DIY treatment acts like a clarifier to rinse away residue. Use it just once or twice every few months, she says—anything more is excessive.

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Step 2: Condition

Use an oil-packed conditioner, like Nexxus Oil Infinite Restoring Conditioner, with the same oils and proteins as its cleansing counterpart to nourish. "Focus on the ends and distribute with a wide-tooth comb," Mancuso says. Let it linger for five minutes or longer, and finish with a cold-water rinse. Contrary to popular belief, "don't rinse too thoroughly," Mancuso says. Over-rinsing can strip your hair of its natural oils, so stop when you feel just a light coating, he says.

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Step 3: Add Oil

You already know oils are the greased lightning of hair care. Nexxus Oil Infinite Nourishing Hair Oil, with six types of oils, adds a healthy dose of hydration, Vigi says. Gently towel-dry hair to cut down on frizz and apply just one pump (this baby's got horsepower) from mid-length to the ends of your hair. Blow-dry or air-dry, and if you're happy with your look—you're good to go!

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Bonus: Get Steamy

This cool gadget infuses strands with moisture, adding lift and volume; use it right before you head out for an extra-luscious look (or in the A.M. to perk up slept-on hair). Our pick: the Q-Redew Handheld Steamer. Fill the basin with water, let it warm up, and pull the trigger. Holding it a few inches away from your scalp, ease the prongs through your hair section by section to distribute mist. The result: shiny, healthy, hydrated, happy hair. Do a few dramatic hair tosses in the mirror. Now go stop some traffic.